1896Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens

Olympic Games revived in Athens.
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🏅 First Recorded Olympic Games

retrospectively set as the first Olympiad. The history of the Olympic Games is believed to reach as far back as the 13th century BC.
First Recorded Olympic Games (-776)
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🏃 Diaulos Footrace Introduced to the Olympic Games

The diaulos footrace introduced at the Olympics.
Diaulos Footrace Introduced to the Olympic Games (-724)
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🥊 Pankration Introduced to the Ancient Olympic Games

Pankration becomes an event at the Ancient Olympic Games.
Pankration Introduced to the Ancient Olympic Games (-648)
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🏅 Isthmian Games Founded at Corinth

Isthmian Games founded at Corinth (traditional date)
Isthmian Games Founded at Corinth (-580)
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🥊 Melankomas Wins Boxing at the Olympic Games

Melankomas is the boxing champion, at the 207th Olympic Games.
Melankomas Wins Boxing at the Olympic Games (49)
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🏅 Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens

Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens (1896)
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